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The most important attraction of the quiet Andean town of Andahuaylillas is its church,
San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, considered to be the
"Sistine Chapel" of America. In spite of its modest architecture, the inside decoration is impressive, as it contains an outstanding collection of the Cusco Academy. Inside the church there are some remains of Inca buildings, and the baptistery area has writings in five languages: Latin, Spanish, Quechua, Pukina and Aymara. The second stop is Tipon, which, according to legends,
is one of the royal gardens that Inca Wiracocha ordered to be built. It is made up of twelve terraces flanked by perfectly polished stonewalls and enormous agricultural terraces, canals, and decorative waterfalls that, along with the native flowers of the area, offers the visitor a stunning vision.
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